In humans, nose plays an important role in giving signals about their health. How the nose looks, what kind of irritation is there, all these can indicate about some disease developing inside the body. Persistent blockage in the nose, experiencing a strange smell, or noticing a change in shape indicate that there is a problem. ScienceAlert According to, health can be ascertained by examining the snout, i.e. the protruding part of the nose.
According to Dan Baumgardt, senior lecturer in the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the University of Bristol, there are many signs in and around the nose that you should not ignore. Let us know what these signs are.
Acne
Pimples on the nose are a sign. The most common is acne vulgaris which can cause blackheads and whiteheads on the nose. It may be filled with pus. A skin disease called rosacea can cause red rashes on the cheeks and nose, or even visible blood vessels. In more severe cases, rhinophyma may also occur.
Wolf’s nose
Wolf’s nose may have sarcoidosis, an inflammatory condition. It can cause blue or purple rashes on cold parts of the body like the nose etc.
Trigeminal trophic syndrome
Trigeminal trophic syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when there is damage to the trigeminal nerve. Damage to the nerves around the nostrils can cause the area to become numb or cause a prickling sensation. Due to this, the skin here starts peeling again and again and a wound can form. Therefore, attention should be paid to the signs visible on the nose.